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Chapter 24 The Plan
Morning comes and Yoruichi awakens with the first rays of the new day. It takes her a second to realize that her comfortable pillow is actually Sesshomaru's chest. She just lies there listening to his heartbeat. "My Sesshomaru", she whispers. He instinctively secures his hold on her. "If only this moment could last forever, sigh but it can't". She begins to kiss Sesshomaru's chest moving her body and her kisses up. "It's time to get up Sesshomaru." He doesn't open his eyes but she knows he's awake from the new frown on his face. Yoruichi kisses Sesshomaru erasing the frown from his face. He passionately returns her kisses, while slowly dragging his hands down her bare back, but he still doesn't open his eyes. "I know you're awake Sesshomaru." She slowly traces one of the magenta markings on his face. A slight smile appears but he still doesn't open his eyes. Yoruichi starts to move and he pulls her back close to him still pretending to be sleep. Oh so it's going to be like that Sesshomaru. Yoruichi takes his hand and starts removing it from her waist. "Too bad you're not awake Sesshomaru. I was hoping we could share a bath this morning."
Sesshomaru's eyes pop open. He kisses her shoulder and says, "Good morning." He snuggles up against her neck taking in her scent. He realizes that his scent covers her as well because of their closeness last night. She feels him smile against the nape of her neck.
He says, "I love waking up to you." She smiles and kisses him.
After their bath, Sesshomaru and Yoruichi join Kūkaku and Ganju for breakfast. Sesshomaru is still quiet but Ganju and Kūkaku pick up on the more positive vibe he is projecting and try to pull him into the conversation.
"So Sesshomaru what's it like battling other demons?" questions Ganju as he takes a bite of salmon.
"It's never been really very much of a challenge. There was this one demon, Naraku, but he always ran away whenever I was close to killing him."
"So have you ever killed another demons?" questions Ganju just before finishing his second bowl of miso soup. Kūkaku hits Ganju on the head and says, "You don't ask questions like that."
"I've killed many demons. Once I even killed a god." Sesshomaru goes on to tell them the story about how he easily killed Kyura, on of the war gods, with a Dragon Strike. Ganju sets there with his mouth open amazed by the story. Kukaku and Yoruichi are impressed as well. Sesshomaru you've gotten so strong since the last time we were together. Yoruichi smiles at Sesshomaru.
"Pity he wasn't a real god then he would've at least been a challenged," added Sesshomaru expressing his boredom with the fight.
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After breakfast Yoruichi and Sesshomaru return to their room.
Yoruichi sits comfortably between Sesshomaru's legs. "Let's talk about the plan. What do you think about us hiding out in the human world for now?"
"It's fine"
"Ok good we'll stay with Kisuke and Tessai-"
"Why do we have to stay with him?" says Sesshomaru as he clenches his fist.
"Sesshomaru I can't believe you still have issues with Kisuke even after he helped you to get home last time. Kisuke is my friend. Yes, he can be overprotective at times but it's because he cares for me. There is no reason for you to feel threaten or jealous of Kisuke."
"I, Sesshomaru do not feel threaten or jealous of that annoyance."
Yoruichi can still tell that Sesshomaru is still agitated. "Good cause you have no reason to be. I do love Kisuke". Sesshomaru's body stiffens. "But like a brother. Sesshomaru you're the one I'm in love with. Kisuke understands so he will open his home to the both of us. I just ask that you try to get along with him. Will you do that for me?"
Sesshomaru relaxes and replies, "Yes".
"Good cause who knows how long we will have to stay there until we can get you home".
"Tell me you're going to leave with me this time." He wraps his arms tightly around her.
"I can't say that, at least not now. There is someone named Aizen that wants to replace God and he is willing to destroy anything and everything to do that. I have to help stop him. You understand don't you, I have to do this. I want you to go back to your time where you'll be safe."
"Yoruichi, I am not afraid of this Aizen."
"Aizen's zanpaktou has the power of illusion and I don't want you to fall under its spell. I know how insanely powerful you are Sesshomaru it's too dangerous. The Gotei 13 is already after you and I don't want them to have another reason to try and kill you. They will never stop going after you if they believe you're tied up with Aizen."
"Yoruichi, I know you just want to protect me but I am not worried so you shouldn't either. If you're fighting this Aizen then I'll fight him to. I want to be wherever you are." He kisses her lightly.
"Sesshomaru, I can't help but worry. I don't want you in danger because of me. Because I wished you'd comeback. It was selfish of me and now you're in danger".
"No one or nothing could stop me from coming back to you. I remember your warning very well, but I also remember the way it feels to hold you, to touch you, to kiss you, and to be with you. That alone is enough for me to risk it all again and again". He kisses her sweetly and softly. Then he breathes in her ear, "I couldn't stop loving you even if I wanted to". She kisses him ardently letting him know she feels the same.